Bollywood has witnessed many celebrities battling cancer in the past year- Sonali Bendre, Rakesh Roshan, Tahira Kashyap, and Rishi Kapoor, among others, were a few who battled the deadly disease like a warrior. It was last year on September 29, 2018, when Rishi Kapoor had hinted that he is battling with an ailment and for his treatment, he is taking an off from work. Since then speculations and conjectures have been rife about Rishi Kapoor’s health. (Must Read: Virat Kohli's Gentlemanly Love For Anushka Sharma On Their Candlelight Dinner Date Is So Endearing)
But recently, filmmaker Rahul Rawail took to social media and shared a positive update about Rishi Kapoor’s health and had stated that Rishi ji is now ‘cancer-free’. In fact, his brother, Randhir Kapoor also commented on Rishi Kapoor’s ‘cancer-free’ status and had shared, “Rishi is doing much better. He has to finish his course of treatment, and will be back in India in the next few months.”
Rishi Kapoor, in a recent interview with the Deccan Chronicle, has shared how his family and especially, his wife, Neetu Kapoor has been so caring and supportive of him in the past few months. Rishi Kapoor said, “Neetu has stood by me like a rock. Otherwise, I am too difficult a person to handle as far as food and drinks are concerned. My kids Ranbir and Ridhima have really shouldered my problems.”
Rishi Kapoor also commented that he is cancer-free now but it will take a couple of months more for him to return to India as he needs to get a bone marrow transplant. Rishi ji retorted, “My eighth month of treatment started on May 1 in the US. But God has been kind! I am in remission, meaning now I am cancer-free. I will have to do a bone marrow transplant, which in all probability should take another two months minimum. Being in remission is a big thing and it’s all because of my family and my fans prayers and duas that have worked. I thank them all.”
Rishi Kapoor, who is infamous for temper issues, was asked how did he manage to be so patient over these months. To this, the 66-year-old actor replied, “A person like me who has never had patience, this is God’s way to teach me patience. Getting well is a slow procedure. But it makes you grateful for the gift of life.” (Don't Miss: Ayushmann Khurrana's Kids Are Not Allowed To Watch His Films And The Reason Will Shock You)
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When Rishi Kapoor had shared with the world that he is taking an off from work due to some medical treatment, his fans had gone berserk. Rishi ji had tweeted, “Hello all! I am taking a short leave of absence from work to go to America for some medical treatment. I urge my well-wishers not to worry or unnecessarily speculate. It’s been 45 years ‘plus’ of wear and tear at the movies. With your love and good wishes, I will be back soon.”
Neetu Kapoor, on January 01, 2019, had hinted that Rishi Kapoor is suffering from cancer. Sharing the following family picture from their New Year celebrations in New York, the star wife had written, “Happy 2019 no resolutions only wishes this year !!! Less pollution traffic!! Hope in future cancer is only a zodiac sign !!! No hatred less poverty loads of love togetherness happiness n most imp. Good health.”
But we are so glad that Rishi Kapoor is finally cancer-free. Recently, Maniesh Paul had visited Rishi ji in New York and the two had gone out for lunch. Sharing the following pictures, Maniesh had captioned them as, “Met #rishikapoor sir in NewYork...he took me for lunch...we walked the streets...chatted for hours...and then coffee at his house that also made by him!!wow!!what a man!!so humble and seedha dil se...love u sir...was sooooo good to see you...#mp #rishisir #gem #legend #superstar #blessed.”
Rishi Kapoor’s brother, Randhir Kapoor had earlier shared with a media house that even the Rishi ji himself didn’t know that exact nature of the disease. Randhir ji had shared, “We don't know yet what is the exact nature of his ailment. Rishi himself doesn't know what he's suffering from. He has not even started undergoing tests there; how can people speculate that he has cancer and that too, one that has escalated to an advanced stage." (Also Read: Priyanka Chopra's Brother, Siddharth Chopra's Wedding Called Off For The Second Time? Details Inside)
Rishi Kapoor sir, we are really happy for you, and we pray to God that you return to India soon.
